Senior Activity Coordinator - Part-Time

Bethesda-7; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethesda in Willmar, MN is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to develop and lead activity programs for residents, fostering warmth, acceptance and joy.

You will report to the Recreation Director and collaborate with Nursing, Culinary, Maintenance, and other staff to create engaging activities, ensure safety, and support residents' well-being. Evening and day shifts are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to complete the feeding portion of the Nursing Assistant course or be a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Experience with elderly or physically challenged persons desirable.
• Ability to speak clearly and make self understood to people of varying abilities.
• Ability to read, write, follow directions in English and use basic math skills.
• Ability to present an activity to a large group.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Remain on duty during the entire scheduled work time.
• Spend the majority of time each day working directly with the residents.
• Foster resident communication, self expression and personal identity.
• Be aware of resident interests, needs, goals, and assist to help them be successful.
• Be friendly, helpful and accommodating to family members and volunteers.
• Promote a spirit of open communication, cooperation, teamwork and friendliness within the department as well as with other departments.
• Do the required documentation and care planning in a timely, legible and accurate manner.
• Be creative in planning and implementing activities that meet different levels of abilities, assisting them to function at their highest practicable level.
• Develop activity programming that promotes the philosophy, policy and procedures of the activity department.
• Assist at meals when directed by supervisor.
• Assist Residents at activity groups with their snacks/beverages.
• Foster cooperation and friendliness with new staff.
• Be willing to learn and change to meet needs that arise

Skills

Outgoing personality

Team player

Speak clearly

Self-motivate

Willing to learn

Public speaking

Music

Art

Organization

Listening

Group work

English literacy

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant course or-Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

Bethesda in Willmar, MN is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to develop and lead activity programs for residents, fostering warmth, acceptance and joy.

You will report to the Recreation Director and collaborate with Nursing, Culinary, Maintenance, and other staff to create engaging activities, ensure safety, and support residents' well-being. Evening and day shifts are available.